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Book Synopsis'Success has a strategy and failure is not an accident.'
Having served in the SAS for more than 20 years, Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM has achieved at the very highest levels. Inspiring his men in the most demanding of situations, he drove his team to success, ultimately being awarded the UK s second-highest award for gallantry, the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
The Warrior, The Strategist and You uses Floyd's deeply practical, innovative and highly sought-after teachings to show how each of us can unlock both the Warrior and the Strategist within. Through invaluable lessons drawing on Floyd's own experience, you will learn to harness your discipline and ability to fight for what you believe (the Warrior) while developing the analytical mindset to plan, deliver and communicate the important milestones in line with your objectives (the Strategist).
This is a philosophy for business, for battle, for sport - and for everyone who wants to realise their potential and be the very best that they can be. Floyd will help you to understand your motivations and overcome your fears, to clearly plan your goals, and to accomplish that plan boldly and successfully, mentally overcoming life's greatest obstacles.
Trade Review'Floyd Woodrow delivers a masterclass in turning strategy into action, purpose into everyday practice. This is a field manual for achieving sustained high performance and a life well led. Inspiring' -- James Kerr, author of Legacy; 'I have had the pleasure of working with Floyd for many years, watching him develop elite athletes and teams. Floyd demands the highest levels of attainment but this is underpinned by never losing sight of developing the person to be the best they can be. His simple but extremely effective philosophy is perfectly captured in this throughly engaging book. I have no hesitation in recommending it to you as a guide to elite performance' -- Simon Timson, Director of Performance UK Sport; 'Floyd's metaphorical compass delivers us a how-to, no-limits approach to realising our untapped and unlimited potential. This is also a book about dreams. Discovering our dreams, capturing our dreams, and thus finding joy. A magical, sparkling and pragmatic book.' -- Dr Emma J. Huxter; 'Skilful and engaging ... Floyd Woodrow presents us with clear and practical advice on dealing with tough questions so often left unanswered' -- Eric Coutts, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild (UK) Ltd
Table of ContentsContents; Introduction vii; Chapter 1: Finding our Super North Star 1; Chapter 2: Establishing our starting point 25; Chapter 3: Our Ethos 41; Chapter 4: The Strategist 63; Chapter 5: The Warrior 97; Chapter 6: Our Compass for Life in action 133; Chapter 7: Working as a team 165; Conclusion 195; Acknowledgements 201; Bibliography and Further Reading 205; Index 207
